Honkai Star Rail 2.5 update preload size and installation guide

The Honkai Star Rail 2.5 update is set to release globally on September 10, 2024, across every platform. While Trailblazers are waiting for the next patch, developer HoYoverse has rolled out the preload option. Players can use the feature to install the necessary files, which enables them to quickly access the server after the next update.

This article discusses the version 2.5 preload and outlines its installation steps.

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Honkai Star Rail 2.5 update preload size

The Honkai Star Rail 2.5 update promises to bring in a plethora of compelling content, including new banners, events, and more. Fortunately, the developers have shrunk the resource packages and offered a preload option to make the upcoming patch easier to access. For those wondering, the pre-download size on PC is roughly 12 GB, with a storage requirement of 26 GB for the game to expand.

The pre-installation function for mobile devices has also seen some optimization. Hence the download file size on Android and iOS is about 1.6 GB. After the update, the game will require 11.6 GB of storage space.

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Honkai Star Rail 2.5 pre-download guide for all platforms

HoYoverse has officially enabled the pre-download feature for Honkai Star Rail 2.5, as of September 9, 2024. Follow the steps below to get the crucial files for every platform ahead of the global release.

PC

Pre-download is available on PC (Image via HoYoverse)

• To pre-download the files for version 2.5 on your PC, head to the HoYoPlay.
• Since all HoYoverse titles are now available in the same launcher, make sure that you have selected HSR.
• Click on the Pre-Install text, located bayside the Start button. This will open a pop-up window on your screen showing the resource package size and space requirement.
• Press Download to confirm the process.

The launcher will preload the files accordingly. You can boot up the game while the process is running in the background.

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Mobile

• Boot up the game on your mobile device.
• Head to the login screen and find the Resource Pre-Download button on the bottom right corner of the screen. Click on it to open the pop-up window.
• Hit Confirm to download the updated files.

The process for pre-downloading patch 2.5 will be the same for Android and iOS devices. It is worth noting that, unlike the PC version, you cannot enter the game until the preload is complete.

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PlayStation

Officials have yet to roll out a dedicated pre-download feature for PS5 for the update. Hence, players will have to wait until the official release to install.

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